Cotton t-shirts are the first choice for many people to choose clothes in the summer. Pure cotton fabrics are particularly comfortable. However, many people report that cotton t-shirts will shrink severely after washing. Is this true? Will cotton T-shirts shrink? Cotton T-shirts will shrink. Pure cotton clothes will generally shrink, but it is generally around 3%. Manufacturers will consider this, so normal wear will not be affected. If you are buying a brand-name product, then this kind of pure cotton has undergone alkaline treatment when it is not woven into a cloth, and it can basically achieve no shrinkage. As long as you follow the instructions on the clothes tag, normal washing will not be a problem. Does a cotton t-shirt shrink every time you wash it, isn't it? Cotton clothes will shrink somewhat unless some fabrics have been specially treated. However, it usually shrinks a little for the first time or twice, and it will not always shrink later. Is the shrinkage of pure cotton T-shirts serious? Because many ready-made cotton garments have undergone pre-shrinking treatment on the market. Generally speaking, the shrinkage rate is relatively low, because the fabric is pre-shrunk at high temperature before tailoring and sewing. After the machine is processed, it is equivalent to shrinking in advance, so the shape of the clothes itself can be maintained well. In addition, before buying cotton clothes, you can look at the labels of the clothes. In addition to observing the texture and cotton content, you can also look at the cleaning labels, such as whether it can be machine washed or washed in warm water to avoid improper cleaning. Shrinking troubles. What to do if the cotton t-shirt shrinks 1. Put a proper amount of warm water in the basin (you can completely immerse the clothes), then add some baby shampoo or conditioner, stir and mix thoroughly. 2. Completely soak the shrinking cotton clothes in water, soak for about 5 minutes. 3. Take out the clothes, squeeze the water dry (do not wring out), and then lay it flat on a dry towel, and roll the towel and clothes together. 4. Unfold the towel after a few minutes to take out the clothes, stretch them to a suitable size, and then dry them normally.